Al Gore to Speak at U of T
Al Gore to Speak at U of TSpeech coincides with environmental forumFeb 5/07by Ruta Pocius (about) (email) Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore will give a public lecture at the University of Toronto Feb. 21, addressing the threat of global climate change. Gore’s visit will come at the end of a day where the most significant environmental challenges facing Canada and the world will be the focus of discussion at the university.
“Moving Canada Towards Sustainability,” a daylong forum to discuss global environmental issues, will bring together some of the brightest scientists and scholars from across the University of Toronto. They will present the latest science, research findings and issues related to global climate change, energy challenges and environment and health in an effort to provide direction to governments, industry, policy-makers and the public. One of 10 panellists taking part is University Professor Richard Peltier of physics, a paleoclimatologist whose groundbreaking work aims to further the understanding of long-term climate trends. “The environment is an urgent matter that has captured the attention of Canadians in a way previously thought unimaginable,” said Professor Ingrid Stefanovic, director of the Centre for Environment. “Change at the pace necessary to stem the damage now being done to the environment will require a mass of scientists, scholars, governments, advocates, corporate interests and citizens working together to push the agenda forward today -- not tomorrow.” Stefanovic added that Gore’s public lecture will be a tremendous close to the day. Tickets to both events will go on sale Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The cost of attending the symposium is $50, with a rate of $20 for students. Program and ticket information are available at www.utoronto.ca/environment. Tickets to the Gore public lecture can be purchased for $20 and will be available through the U of T Tix Box Office, online at www.uofttix.ca or by calling 416-978-8849.
http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/070205-2910.asp
“Moving Canada Towards Sustainability,” a daylong forum to discuss global environmental issues, will bring together some of the brightest scientists and scholars from across the University of Toronto. They will present the latest science, research findings and issues related to global climate change, energy challenges and environment and health in an effort to provide direction to governments, industry, policy-makers and the public. One of 10 panellists taking part is University Professor Richard Peltier of physics, a paleoclimatologist whose groundbreaking work aims to further the understanding of long-term climate trends. “The environment is an urgent matter that has captured the attention of Canadians in a way previously thought unimaginable,” said Professor Ingrid Stefanovic, director of the Centre for Environment. “Change at the pace necessary to stem the damage now being done to the environment will require a mass of scientists, scholars, governments, advocates, corporate interests and citizens working together to push the agenda forward today -- not tomorrow.” Stefanovic added that Gore’s public lecture will be a tremendous close to the day. Tickets to both events will go on sale Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The cost of attending the symposium is $50, with a rate of $20 for students. Program and ticket information are available at www.utoronto.ca/environment. Tickets to the Gore public lecture can be purchased for $20 and will be available through the U of T Tix Box Office, online at www.uofttix.ca or by calling 416-978-8849.
http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/070205-2910.asp
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